The Best Sydney Activities

Sydney rewards the adventurous, a bridge you can climb, a harbour you can jet boat across at speed, a beach where you can learn to surf, and a sky you can jump out of if you're keen. Whatever your version of a good adrenaline hit looks like, there's a Sydney activity built around it. Here's what's worth booking if you want more than just sightseeing on your trip.

Sydney Skydiving

Sydney Skydiving takes you up to altitudes of up to 15,000ft over Wollongong or Picton, both around an hour from the city, before a harnessed tandem jump alongside an experienced instructor with coastline or countryside views the whole way down.

Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride

The Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride mixes sightseeing with genuine thrill, 270 degree spins, power brake stops and fish tails past the Opera House, Fort Denison and the Harbour Bridge on a 30 minute ride from Circular Quay.

Learn to Surf on Bondi Beach

The Learn to Surf on Bondi Beach lesson gets total beginners standing and catching their first wave in just 2 hours, small groups of no more than 5, all equipment included, taught by hand picked local and international surf coaches.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience for these Sydney activities?

No, the surf lesson, tandem skydive and jet boat ride are all beginner friendly and don't require any prior experience, just a sense of adventure.

How high does the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb go?

134 metres above Sydney Harbour at the top of the arch, with 360 degree views of the city from the summit and a secure tether the whole way up.

Where does the Sydney tandem skydive take place?

Drop zones are located at Wollongong and Picton, both roughly an hour from Sydney, with transfer options available.

What should I bring to a Bondi Beach surf lesson?

Just a swimsuit and a towel, all surfboards, wetsuits, rashvests and sun protection are provided by the surf school.

Is the Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride suitable for kids?

Yes, though passengers under 13 must ride alongside a parent or guardian aged 18 or over.

Local tip: book the Bridge Climb for dawn or dusk to catch the best light, and pair it with a jet boat ride or surf lesson later in the day for a properly full on Sydney itinerary.

Sort your Sydney activity above, whether that's climbing the Harbour Bridge, a tandem skydive, a jet boat thrill ride, or learning to surf on Bondi Beach. All good days are waiting.